Steam Fitter

Job Title:

Steam Fitter 'A' – Syracuse, New York

Location:

Campus – Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus

Experience:

This position requires regular in‑person presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $32.365 – $35.96 per hour.

Job Type: Full‑time, Non‑exempt, Unionized (UP).

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm (subject to change).

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Advanced knowledge of the steamfitting trade equivalent to completed accredited apprentice training.
• At least five years of additional practical experience.
• Must provide own hand tools: pipe wrenches (up to 14"), allen, crescent, open‑end wrenches, assorted screwdrivers, files, chisels, hacksaw, hammer, pump pliers, tube cutter, benzomatic torch, etc.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

• Plan, layout and install new and replacement steam and chilled water systems.
• Install boilers, thread or weld piping for heating, steam reduction stations, fire protection systems, etc.
• Maintain and repair existing systems.
• Inspect, install and repair a variety of pneumatic, electrical and combination valves (most electrical work is performed by others).
• Chemically treat water for all systems as instructed.
• Install steam and chilled water pipe insulation.
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance duties such as lubricating pumps.
• May be required to perform duties of HVAC Mechanic.

• Standing 65% – 90% of the shift.
• Frequent bending at the waist; ability to bend below the knee (50 – 80%).
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (50 % – 80% of shift).
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso (75 – 95%).
• Full range of arm movement.
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot and diagnose problems, and make repairs.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations as necessary for installation tasks.
• Wrist and finger dexterity and fine motor skills for use of a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to handle and operate power tools.
• Repetitive arm movement (e.g., hammering).
• May need to work on a ladder, scaffold or other elevated heights.
• Ability to perform all driving tasks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to climb up into and down from a truck cab.
• Ability to work in extreme heat conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• May be exposed to flames, smoke, strong odors, dust, chlorine and other chemicals.

• Install various piping (schedule #40 and #80 black pipe, type ‘L’, hard copper pipe, plastic tubing, etc.).
• Use caustic and non‑caustic chemicals for water treatment and cleaning.
• Operate pipe threader, welding equipment and a variety of hand tools.

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